Citation for the DSO published in the London Gazette on the 25th of July 1916 reads: 'For conspicuous gallantry when in command of a raiding party. Accompanied by a wounded serjeant he completed work which his bombers had failed to do. Under very heavy fire Lt. Herd carried a wounded serjeant to safety and on three seperate occasions went out under heavy fire to look for missing men.'

Additional Info. Born in Kirkcaldy, the son of David and Mrs Mary Oliphant.
Enlisted in Winnipeg and served in the 90th Winnipeg Rifles.
Husband of Anna Oliphant of Winnipeg.
Died in the Selkirk Military Hospital, Winnipeg, Canada.

Enlisted on the 9th of December 1914 in Kirkcaldy.
Medically discharged on the 12th of May 1915 in North Queensferry.
Gnr Cargill is not listed on the CWGC or SNWM websites as he was medically discharged from the army before his death in 1918.

D.C.M. Citation reads 'For Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. While attacking a bay in the enemy trench containing two machine guns his serjeant was knocked down by a bomb. He at once leapt into the trench and killed three of the enemy who were about to attack the serjeant. He showed splendid courage and initiative.' From the London Gazette dated 28th March 1918.

Additional Info. Citation from London Gazette 3rd September 1918 reads: 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action when commanding a platoon holding a strong point, which he defended until almost encircled by the enemy. After inflicting heavy losses on them, he withdrew gradually, taking up successive positions, and thus allowing his company to be withdrawn. He showed the utmost disregard of danger, continually exposing himself while encouraging his men, and his superb example and fine leadership inspired all ranks with him.’

William Vail Hunter was commissioned as a 2nd Lieutenant in the Gordon Highlanders in March 1919.
Deputy Chief Constable W.V. Hunter D.C.M. was awarded the Coronation Medal in 1937.

Additional Info. Husband of Mrs Janet King.
The Award of the Distinguished Service Cross was announced in the London Gazette Supplement 8989 dated 29th of August 1917.
In recognition of zeal and devotion to duty shown in carrying on the trade of the country during the war.

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Additional Info. Son of Peter Low and Jane Williamson of 7 St. Mary's Place, Kirkcaldy.
Enlisted on the 2nd of September 1914 in Kirkcaldy.
Discharged on the 3rd of August 1915 Kings Regs 392 (xvi).
John Low died from Pulmonary Tuberculosis (2 years).

Name: Robert Emile Shepherd Prentice
Age: 81
Date of Death: Saturday 22 February 1958
Rank: Brigadier General
Regiment/Service: Highland Light Infantry
Honours/Awards: Companion of the Order of the Bath, Companion of the Order of St Michael and St George and Distinguished Service Order.
Cemetery/Memorial: Kirkcaldy (Bennochy) Cemetery.